Modernization of Military Laws Act
Sponsor: Nicholaus R. Kipke (District 31)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services; altering the rule of interpretation for 'veteran'; requiring the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families to develop certain policies related to life transitions of veterans, service members, and military families; and altering the application of certain provisions of law related to veterans, the uniformed services, and the filing of certificates of candidacy, the powers of the Governor, State veterans' cemeteries, and housing and employment discrimination.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Popham, Brysonlobbyist | Bryson F. Popham, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gilleland, Emily | Office of Delegate Nic Kipke | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brinkley, James | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Kipke, Delegate Kipkelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Dragics, DAVIDlobbyist | Maryland Military Coalition & Ft. George G. Meade Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPopham, BrysonBryson F. Popham, P.A.Registered for: Agency Insurance Company of Maryland; Agency Services, Inc.; Army Alliance; Bryson F. Popham P.A.; Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Baltimore (BOMA); CVS Health…
FWADragics, DAVIDMaryland Military Coalition & Ft. George G. Meade Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)Registered for: Maryland Military Coalition